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Virginia Tech

Director of Research

Blacksburg, VA · Hybrid

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Miami, FL

Compass is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director of Research to join our team in South Florida. The role is critical in providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision ...

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The Research Director will be responsible for leveraging Transwestern's vast resources to support ... Provide state of the market presentations to clients as needed. * Develop and leverage ...

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Atlanta, GA · On-site

We are committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence. POSITION SUMMARY: The Research Director will be ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of research innovation in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Of Research Innovation vs Research Scientist?

AspectDirector Of Research InnovationResearch Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD preferred), leadership experienceTypically a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department collaborationLaboratory or field research, data analysis
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, corporations, innovation labsUniversities, research centers, R&D departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in research innovationDetails about research-focused roles

The Director Of Research Innovation oversees strategic research initiatives and leads innovation efforts, often managing teams and setting research directions. In contrast, a Research Scientist conducts experiments, analyzes data, and contributes to specific research projects. While both roles require advanced degrees, the director focuses on leadership and strategy, whereas the scientist emphasizes hands-on research.

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Research Communications Officer, Division of Research & Innovation

Research Communications Officer, Division of Research & Innovation

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

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The Research Communications Officer is a key member of the Research Communications team in the Division of Research & Innovation. The team provides content and support for raising the visibility, profile, and impact of research initiatives to meet the university's research goals. The Research Communications Officer will assist with efforts to gather and communicate the work, research findings and activities of the university's research centers and institutes, the Grand Challenges initiative, and other research activities and accomplishments throughout the university. These communications efforts will be made through a range of digital, social, and traditional media channels, and the Division of Research & Innovation weekly newsletter. The position will produce a variety of reports, press releases/stories, website content, social media communications, marketing pieces, and events postings. The position will assist with the division's website content management system that includes content updates and input for all areas of the Division of Research & Innovation. The position will assist the director of Research Communications with additional communication efforts to support research accomplishments and happenings throughout the university. The position will assist with creating basic graphics for use with content on websites, social media, etc.

Essential Functions:

Write and edit a variety of communication pieces such as news releases and feature stories, publications, and other informational pieces to promote research activities,  successes and events.  Assist with promoting stories to the media, posting on the web, and sharing on social media.

Organize and write material for the Division of Research & Innovation weekly newsletter.

Prepare promotional material for fliers, brochures, award nominations, presentations, websites, and reports for the research centers and institutes, the Grand Challenges, and other research initiatives and accomplishments.

Prepare postings and materials for events hosted by the Division of Research & Innovation and research centers and institutes.

Provide additional support for Division of Research & Innovation communication needs. This includes help with press releases related to other areas of research at Wayne State, , various communication efforts with schools and colleges, assistance with website/webpage creation and modifications for the Division of Research & Innovation; event calendar posting creations; and assistance with university-wide research events.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

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